Agilent/Keysight P5008B

The Keysight P5008B is a 2-port, PC-based vector network analyzer delivering RF and microwave characterization across 100 kHz to 53 GHz (settable to 54 GHz). This compact, lightweight instrument connects via Thunderbolt 3 to a host PC, enabling fast and repeatable measurements without on-board data storage. The P5008B employs measurement science, GUI, and SCPI command compatibility with Keysight's higher-performance VNA platforms, making it suited for R&D, manufacturing, and quality control environments.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 53 GHz (settable to 54 GHz)


• Ports: 2 (1.85 mm female connectors)


• Dynamic Range: 101 dB


• Trace Noise: 0.0015 dB rms at 10 kHz IFBW


• Input Impedance: 50 Ω


• Output Power: 10 dBm


• Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)


• Power Supply: External AC-DC adapter

Key Features

• Two-port architecture with optional cascading for extended port configurations


• Electronic Calibration (ECal) module support for rapid calibration cycles


• Faceless, compact design with one-handed portability


• GUI and SCPI command parity with Keysight VNA instruments


• Measurement software options including pulsed-RF, fixture removal, TDR, noise figure (with vector correction), gain compression, spectrum analysis, and multiport calibration

Typical Applications

• Component characterization and RF device validation


• Manufacturing test and quality assurance


• Research and development for microwave circuits and subsystems


• Time-domain analysis and fixture de-embedding

Compatibility & Integration Requires a host PC for operation. Two units may be cascaded to increase test port count. Keysight provides host PC specifications and recommendations separately.